Job Description
Collaborate with consultant, end user and EPC customers to define electrical project needs, supply design assistance, product selection, value engineering, budgeting & provide education on ABB solutions to gain acceptance of the same into project specifications.
Review and evaluate project specifications and end-user customer requirements to provide electrical solutions including one-line electrical diagrams, schematic diagrams, lay-out & equipment drawings, equipment specifications and project budget pricing for Low and medium voltage applications.
Accountable for developing accurate estimates of the electrical project budget plan for designers, and incorporating best practices.
Be the local product expert in the following products and applications: MV/ LV switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, transformers, motor control, power monitoring, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), automatic transfer switches (ATS), paralleling switchgear (PSG), generator circuit breakers and others.
Have a working knowledge of short circuit, coordination and arc flash mitigation concepts and the ability to illustrate their benefit via tools such as SKM or Easy Power.
Accountable for creating and or editing presentations for Lunch & Learns and utilizing SFDC on a regular basis.
Customer education. Be a strong public speaker; comfortable developing and articulating complex technical concepts to engineers, contractors and users.
Thought leadership - Participate in and develop papers for IEEE and other industry events/ conferences to raise awareness of ABB solutions.
Bring voice of the customer on new product opportunities, product gaps and market trends to commercial and product management leadership for action. Participate as a Product Champion in your assigned area.
Prepare project analysis information such as; technical, risk assessment and financials for discussion with commercial leadership.
Must be willing to go out to the field ! ~25% of the time but ability to visit customers in local area regularly.
Required Skills & Experience
B.S. degree in Engineering preferably Electrical
8-10 years of experience in the electrical distribution industry
Strong interpersonal skills. Able to consider multiple viewpoints and resolve technical issues.
Enjoy problem solving and new customer development.
Self-starter - accountable for results and able to work without detailed direction.
Ability to multi-task effectively on projects and assignments.
Capability to establish and nurture partnership relationships with the regional engineering consulting community is required
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
PE certification is a plus.
Previous field, plant or design engineering in electrical power systems at major oil and gas companies, electric utilities or industrial facilities.
Knowledge of industry codes and standards; ANSI, IEEE, NEC, NEMA, NFPA 70E, UL.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.